Friend Community Healthcare System (FCHS)
Board of Directors Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 @ 7:00pm
Hospital Conference Room
□ Called Meeting
X Regular Monthly Meetings: 10 required
□ Annual Auditor’s Presentation
President - Aubrey Paulsen; Mayor Secretary - Jim Vossler; Members: Steve Ryan, Jen Stutzman, Nick Svehla
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Aubrey Paulsen.
Rules for Open Meetings Act posted in Conference Room.
Roll Call: Present – Aubrey Paulsen, President; Jim Vossler, Mayor & Secretary; Nick Svehla, Jen Stutzman, Steve Ryan
Absent – None
FCHS Staff: Chad Thompson, CEO
CEO COMMENTS:
· Community Health Needs Assessment Follow-Up Meeting has been reschedule to May 25th.
· Dr. Daharsh is close to having his IMPACT Training completed for concussion testing.
· The facility sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt earlier this month at the elementary school.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
· Significant discussion was held amongst the public with the following questions and responses.
o Why can the Friend ambulance not leave Friend and we have to wait for another ambulance?
§ This is due to very limited number of volunteers in addition to the inability to transfer anything with an IV which has medication running. Normal saline drip can be transferred. Aside from the limited number of certified staff available during the day, this also takes away trained personnel from the town of Friend if the squad were to leave on a transfer. EMT Captain, Kelly Paulsen
o Is the hospital up for sale? If you got an offer would you take it?
§ We don’t necessarily have a For Sale sign sitting out front but all options are on the table.
o Are there any recommendations from the auditing firm or attorney?
§ The auditors have illustrated the need to increase volumes.
o When you talk of partnering organizations, are you talking about St. Elizabeth’s CHI, Bryan Health, or Crete Clinic?
§ We have spoken to those people in addition to others which include Mary Lanning Health in Hastings.
o Why can’t we go to the community and collect money?
§ As a hospital, we are unable to approach the community for public funding due to the tax regulations from which you as taxpayers already fund. The Hospital Foundation though is able to handle all fundraising and monetary support options. There is the upcoming annual golf tournament on Friday, June 9th at the Country Club that is still accepting teams and any other sponsors.
o How long do you have to complete the requirements to not have to pay back the $824,000?
§ The information is due by the end of the day on May 5th.
o How many potential patients would it provide for an extended hours clinic?
§ That is something that we are looking to pilot in order to determine the potential success.
o Can you tell people when you meet regularly?
§ The Hospital Board of Directors meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Conference Room of the hospital.
o Why aren’t the minutes posted in the paper or publicly?
§ The meeting minutes of the Hospital Board of Directors are available for review at City Hall and the hospital.
o What would it cost to publish the minutes in the paper?
§ We do not have an answer to that, but we will look into that option.
o Was the press invited tonight?
§ Yes, the newspaper is here.
o Is the City Council over the board?
§ Yes
o What do you believe the geographical population number is of your patients?
§ As for the number, we are not sure on that. Our service area includes Friend, Beaver Crossing, Cordova, Exeter, Milligan, and into Dorchester.
Motion to approve March 28, 2017 Minutes by Vossler, Seconded by Ryan.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
OLD BUSINESS:
· Generator Studies
o Two quotes were compared from ME Group, overseen by Johnson Controls, and Geary Engineering. Prices were upward of $1.2 to $1.5 million. Motion to select ME Group with contracts negotiated and phased appropriately was made by Svehla, Seconded by Vossler.
NEW BUSINESS:
· Minutes & Financials in Newspaper
o The minutes will be placed on the hospital website for access. Both, meeting minutes and financials, will be available at City Hall.
· Community Newsletter
o The newsletter will be mailed out to the service area in the coming days and copies available around town.
MEDICAL STAFF:
· Temporary Privileges: None
· Reappointment: None
· Initial Appointment:
o Dr. Kyle Myers - Family Practice
o Dr. Gary Morsch - Family Practice
Motion to approve Appointments made by Svehla, Seconded by Stutzman.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
· Inactivation of Privileges: None
· Clinical Privileges:
o Dr. Kyle Myers - Family Practice
o Dr. Gary Morsch - Family Practice
Motion to approve Clinical Privileges made by Vossler, Seconded by Ryan.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
QUALITY:
Motion to approve Quality Dashboard made by Svehla, Seconded by Vossler.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
FINANCIALS:
Review/Approve March Payrolls: Motion to approve Payroll by Vossler, Seconded by Svehla.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
Review/Approve March Financials: Motion to approve Financials by Ryan, Seconded by Stutzman.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
OPEN DISCUSSION:
· After Hours/Extended Hours Clinic
o Starting June 1st, the clinic will pilot the option of late appointment times by opening late one morning and staying later into the evening for appointment options.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Ryan to Adjourn meeting at 9:33pm, Seconded by Vossler.
Voting: Paulsen – yes, Vossler – yes, Svehla – yes, Stutzman – yes, Ryan – yes. Motion carried
Next monthly meeting Tuesday, May 30th at 7:00 pm
Jim Vossler, Secretary
Meeting Minutes to be approved at next meeting.